The Massachusetts resident who owns the yacht was notified, but said he could not take immediate repair actions because of its location, so the Coast Guard opened the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and federalized the incident.

ADVERTISEMENT

Thanks for watching!

Global Diving and Salvage was contracted to assist, inspect and stabilize the yacht. Divers and salvage workers patched all noticeable damaged areas, but have been unable to prevent the yacht from taking on water. Responders completed the removal of about 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel just before midnight on Wednesday.